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Changes to election procedures approved in House
A bill that would change Kentucky mail-in absentee ballot procedures and clarify that more than one voting precinct may vote at a single location has passed the state House.
Legislation to expand revenue options for counties introduced in House
A bill to allow the General Assembly the option to help counties restructure their revenue options has been filed in the House by Rep. Michael Meredith (R-Edmonson, Warren).
House votes to approve legalization of medical marijuana
For the first time in Kentucky history, a bill to legalize medical marijuana came to a vote on the floor of the Kentucky House. Apparently the first time was a charm.
SB4, which would change how state selects Transportation Secretary, moves forward
A bill that would pave the way to changes in how Kentucky hires transportation secretaries passed out of the state Senate today.
Police pursuit policy bill gets committee approval, heads to House
“Police pursuit” policies would be required at law enforcement agencies statewide under a bill on its way to the Kentucky House.
$500,000 in grants announced for counties to dispose of debris after flooding
Grant application packages will be emailed to eligible counties.
Publications bill passes House committee
HB 195 will continue to provide transparency while saving tax dollars.
Medicinal marijuana bill clears House hurdle
HB 136 now returns to the full House for further action.